Twin cities turn into ‘no-go area’ for Afghans after deadline expires

• Rawalpindi police chief orders expulsion of Afghan refugees residing in district; families of those ‘found involved in criminal activities’ liable to be deported
• PoR holders allowed to stay until June 30, but ACC holders must exit country voluntarily or face deportation
• UNHCR calls for comprehensive approach to address needs of ‘Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Afghans’, says Islamabad cannot do it alone

RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD: As the government’s deadline for Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders to leave the country ends today...